BastianD Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 (edited) Some 30 years ago I first built this kit, with just my 15 year old experience, glue, pencil and a simple Revell black spray can. She was sitting for some time behind the other newer models, on which I was able to practice airbrushing. I felt it was time to put the slender black beauty back into the spotlights, with a renewed tight black dress, new tattoos and some details that had to be on. She has become the stunner of my collection again! With pride I present to you the reconstructed Italeri 1/48 SR-71 Blackbird, in the Night Hawk livery, with Afterburner decals, Eduard grills and engines modifications and a Master brass pitot tube! Edited July 28 by BastianD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted July 28 Author Share Posted July 28 The reference and the result: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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BastianD Posted July 28 Author Share Posted July 28 Full resurrection here: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RichB63 Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 (edited) Well done sir…a very impressive achievement! I enjoyed following the “renovation.” 👍👍 Rich Edited July 28 by RichB63 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted July 28 Author Share Posted July 28 49 minutes ago, RichB63 said: Well done sir…a very impressive achievement! I enjoyed following the “renovation.” 👍👍 Rich Happy you enjoyed it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ExchefAndy Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 Fantastic result after the hard work you put into it! And I'll just echo Rich by saying it was an enjoyable watch to see you tackle this renovation! 10/10 👍 Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted July 30 Author Share Posted July 30 22 hours ago, ExchefAndy said: Fantastic result after the hard work you put into it! And I'll just echo Rich by saying it was an enjoyable watch to see you tackle this renovation! 10/10 👍 Andy Thanks Andy, also for your ideas to helpt during the build! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
admiralcag Posted August 3 Share Posted August 3 That turned out very well. I enjoyed watching your progress! Vern Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted August 3 Author Share Posted August 3 3 hours ago, admiralcag said: That turned out very well. I enjoyed watching your progress! Vern Great to read you enjoyed it, and thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 Bastian, Well done sir! I remember building that kit in college. It was pretty big. I puttied seams, masked the glass and painted it gloss black from a rattle can. I remember having to sand some orange peel spots and repaint, but the paint job turned out okay. Then applied the kit decals (hi-vis scheme) and sprayed it clear matte. Built it for a zoomie friend and he loved it. You have applied the PE and excellent repaint and decaling for a masterful result! Well done indeed! Love the reference photo! Nice to have a piece of history to work from. Kind regards, Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted August 17 Author Share Posted August 17 12 hours ago, Dutch said: Bastian, Well done sir! I remember building that kit in college. It was pretty big. I puttied seams, masked the glass and painted it gloss black from a rattle can. I remember having to sand some orange peel spots and repaint, but the paint job turned out okay. Then applied the kit decals (hi-vis scheme) and sprayed it clear matte. Built it for a zoomie friend and he loved it. You have applied the PE and excellent repaint and decaling for a masterful result! Well done indeed! Love the reference photo! Nice to have a piece of history to work from. Kind regards, Dutch Tanks Dutch for your kind words, I very much liked to rebuild it and give her another (modified) dress. Next one on the bench is a 1/48 Italeri Saab Viggen! Or renovating my Hasegawa 1/48 F-14 B Tomcat? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 (edited) Wow, that that’s a master class paint job. It’s not easy to paint a black jet and you have knocked it out of the park. Edited August 26 by Youngtiger1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted August 28 Author Share Posted August 28 On 8/26/2024 at 9:42 AM, Youngtiger1 said: Wow, that that’s a master class paint job. It’s not easy to paint a black jet and you have knocked it out of the park. Thanks 🙏 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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